Country: Sudan
Closing date: 05 Dec 2015
Purpose of the Position
Under the supervision and the overall guidance of the chief of child protection, accountable for provision of technical support in the area of adolescent mainstreaming, programming, planning, design, implementation within the child protection programme in accordance with Country Programme strategic vision, Country Programme Management Plan, focussed on achievement of UNICEF's Priorities in the area of Adolescent.
Key Expected Results
Ensure that child protection programme is strengthened by knowledge management through data collection and analysis including the comprehensive baseline assessment, periodic programme review and evaluation related to Adolescent protection. Contribute to the on-going documentation of best practises and other success stories as part of knowledge development and management related to Adolescent protection.
Contribute to the development and preparation/review of the Adolescent component in the child protection Situation Analysis. Administer a consistent and transparent monitoring system, providing accurate analysis of country level socioeconomic trends and their implications for on-going programmes and projects. Lead the process of formulating and articulating the vulnerability, needs and responses within the child protection work plan activities in consultation with relevant child protection staff and government sectors, ensure the alignment of the work plans with UNICEF Strategic Plan and equity focus
Take the lead on mainstreaming adolescent programming within programme work plans and monitors progress and compliance. Help to manage allocation and disbursement of the adolescent programme funds, ensuring that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Takes appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Undertakes regular field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation, support field programme staff and advice on required corrective action. Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the chief of section, other related sectors and the deputy representative, the Operations Officer, the Social policy, planning monitoring and evaluation team and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in mid and annual programme review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports.
Ensure viable recommendations on interventions design, implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives.
Contribute to the provision of technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and adolescent mainstreaming within the child protection programme.
Ensure the building or reinforcing of the commitment and institutional and individual capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships and conduct of a capacity building needs assessment.
Contribute to the development of effective partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners including line ministries, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies.
Maintain collaboration with Regional Advisers and HQ Officers for effective overall coordination on adolescent programming.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
EDUCATION
Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Government, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines, with specialized training in youth policy design and implementation .
A first level University degree with relevant qualification, training and work experience might be accepted in lieu of an advance degree .
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years of progressive experience managing adolescent-related programmes, preferably in education, HIV/AIDS, child protection or other related field.
LANGUAGES
Fluency in English and Arabic
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values:
Commitment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Core Competencies:
Communication [ II ]
Working with People [ II ]
Drive for Result [ II ]
Functional Competencies:
Deciding & initiating actions [ II ]
Applying Technical expertise [ II ]
Leading and Supervising [ I ]
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
Analizing [ III ]
Relating and Networking [ II ]
Remarks
This vacancy is open ONLY for nationals of Sudan.
Successful candidate must be willing to serve in field locations temporarily, depending on the needs of the job Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified females and young people are particularly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is a smoke-free working environment.
Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.
Note to applicants
UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting processing, training or any other fees), nor will we request information about your bank account during recruiting
How to apply:
TO APPLY: please create your profile and apply through www.unicef.org/employ